Fox and Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier
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Fox and Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier
By Glacier Helicopters
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Ages 0-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Professional Guide
- Entry/Admission - Fox Glacier South Side Walk
- Entry/Admission - Franz Josef Glacier
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast Region, South IslandDeparture Point: Glacier Helicopters, Main South Road, SH6, Fox Glacier Address: Located in the township of Fox Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6 Dates: Daily
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28287P6- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
- Most travellers can participate
- For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
- We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28287P6
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- Cathycathay0 contributionsAmazing ExperienceGreat experience. Staff are friendly and Paul our pilot was amazing. Starting from booking to flying was fantastic, they are very helpful and making sure our safety. Unforgettable and amazing experience.Written 2 December 2024
- Anda M0 contributionsDeleted flightThe flight was deleted because of weather conditions and we have not received money back yet. I hope it will happen today.Written 2 December 2024
- Taffy7890 contributionsYou won’t be disappointed!Wow. Wow. Wow. This is an amazing experience so don’t just consider it, book it! We have never experienced anything like this before and would book again if the opportunity arose. Friendly and very knowledgeable pilot (Tim) who flew us up the Franz Josef glacier, up and over towards Fox glacier and then a landing at the top of the Franz Josef. Incredible views. We were very lucky to have a crisp sunny morning. Great team on the ground too so if the weather wasn’t on your side I would expect they’d do everything in their power to get you on another flight.Written 25 November 2024
- izzyv12120 contributionsAmazing trip! Must do!Amazing and once-in-a-lifetime experience. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful (our original timing was postponed due to being too rainy/cloudy). Once we’d landed on the snow, the pilot took lots of photos for us which was very nice and appreciated!Written 17 November 2024
- 222warrene0 contributionsMagic views on top of the worldWonderful experience and not even a little bit scary! The stop on the glacier was just magic. Not to be missed. One of the highlights of our trip so far.Written 7 November 2024
- 295jennif0 contributionsAmazing!!:)It was one of the best experience! The Pitot was super nice and friendly, and the organization around was super! I can really recommend!:)Written 6 November 2024
- lisawG2736VJ0 contributionsWorth every $. Staff greatAmazing, initially clouded in and original booking transferred to next day. Right from desk staff to pilot, all staff couldn’t be better. Worth every $. Scenery spectacular and obviously so much more than can be seen from ground. Saw Tasman glacier from the lake but to see from above shows the whole area.Written 5 November 2024
- LightPacker6278160 contributionsGreat company to deal with. Spectacular views. AmazingGreat team to communicate with. They are so cheerful and helpful with any inquiries and go beyond to assist. We had the perfect weather on the day! A friendly pilot told us points of interest on the flight and his travel plan as we flew. It was amazing and surreal The views were spectacular. Thank you everyone. We absolutely loved it ❤️Written 4 November 2024
- Ollie390 contributionsThis was A Top 10 Life experienceThe Helicopter Line & Glacier Helicopters West Coast gave us an experience of a lifetime with a wonderful flight, excellent commentary and an amazing walk around the top of a mountain. From the moment we arrived at reception the staff were friendly and very professional and the pilot could not do too much for us, even taking pictures when we landed on the mountain.Written 4 November 2024
- jonmmorrell0 contributionsGreat tripGreat team great facilities and beautiful flight. The company were very accomodating rescheduling of our flight when bad weather intervened with original plans.Written 25 October 2024
- V6782CCmichaelt0 contributionsAmazing ExperienceAmazing experience with helpful staff and a very knowledgeable pilot. From the moment we checked in until when we had landed we were filled with confidence and impressed with the genuine interest shown by staff.Written 25 October 2024
- arhino110 contributionsBreathtaking Experience of a LifetimeWe took the 30 minute trip. The staff were professional and friendly. I felt safe with the pilot. The views from the air were stunning. Walking on the glacier and just experiencing the beauty of the mountains was spectacular. FYI, we got rained out our first day, but they were very good at keeping us advised on other options and fit us in early the next morning.Written 25 October 2024
- 752rayp0 contributionsDo it if you can!Just wow - The whole team did a great job at making it a special event and the weather gods shone on us that day 😁 The snow landing just showed us how big everything else is ….. if you have the opportunity - you have to do this tripWritten 22 October 2024
- erictC6147LS0 contributionsAwesome experience of a lifetimeThe glacier landing was awesome The flight back down over Tasman glacier was remarkable All staff were friendly and very helpfulWritten 21 October 2024
- H4582ZOrobertw0 contributionsThe best thing I’ve done for some time!Fantastic service from the team at the office. Fantastic helicopter and pilot. Pilot happy to take pictures up on the glacier. A wonderful experience well worth it - a once in a lifetime opportunity.Written 19 October 2024
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Macarena P
3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
We had incredible weather which allowed us to see both Mount Tasman and Mount Cook from the air. The flight was gentle (had no turbulence) the pilot was great (providing us with stunning views and commentary of the different glaciers in the area), getting out and walking on top of the glacier was incredible (it was nice and warm as well, surprisingly). The staff were the best, friendly and accomodating, would 100% recommend!!
Written 14 January 2021
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Kia ora Macarena P
It sounds like you had the perfect experience with us! Your photos of the massive ice formations are breath taking, it’s hard to experience the scale and beauty of Glacier Country without taking a helicopter tour. We’re lucky enough to have snow all year around- but you’re right! In summer it can be surprisingly toasty on our snow landings.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a positive review, we hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday.
Written 25 January 2021
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Janet J
Auckland, New Zealand44 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
A must do experience when in the Glacier country. Our pilot Tim is extremely knowledgeable and has 27 years of flying experience. Helped us click some memorable picture's while at the snow as well.
Bel was our flight loader she is very knowledgeable and helpful too. Guided us so very well while entering and exiting the helicopter for our safety.
We were served by Jess very well managed 👏
Jess took us through the entire process so smoothly and she definitely made our trip memorable by upgrading our flights at no additional costs. She is very knowledgeable and explained the safety procedures while in the sky to make an amazing experience for lifetime. Definitely will recommend flying with them and look forward to flying in the future again.
Bel was our flight loader she is very knowledgeable and helpful too. Guided us so very well while entering and exiting the helicopter for our safety.
We were served by Jess very well managed 👏
Jess took us through the entire process so smoothly and she definitely made our trip memorable by upgrading our flights at no additional costs. She is very knowledgeable and explained the safety procedures while in the sky to make an amazing experience for lifetime. Definitely will recommend flying with them and look forward to flying in the future again.
Written 13 January 2021
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Hello Janet J
What an awesome shot you have taken of one of our popular landing sites- the Fox Neve. It looks like you had perfect weather for your flight too! We’re pleased to hear that our team went out of their way to make sure you felt right at home. S
afety is key here bat Glacier Helicopters, our in depth safety briefings are one of the ways we ensure that your trip runs as smoothly as possible.
Thank you for leaving us a great review, we will pass your feedback on to Jess, Bel and Tim, and we look forward to seeing you again!
Written 25 January 2021
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Cherri_R25
Pullman, WA54 contributions
December 29, 2022 we took the Franz and Fox Glacier tour with a walk on Fox Glacier. It was amazing. The crew from reception, through pilot were so professional and provided everything we needed to ensure we had a great experience. The pilot did a great job pointing out the sites and showed great respect and interest in each of his passengers.
We could not have asked for a better experience and I highly suggest this company if you have a helicopter ride in mind. They really did do a great job.
We could not have asked for a better experience and I highly suggest this company if you have a helicopter ride in mind. They really did do a great job.
Written 29 December 2022
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Kia Ora Cherri,
Many thanks for your very kind, 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with our team. We thank you for choosing to join us on your South Island adventure. We appreciate your support.
Written 3 March 2023
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John W
Nelson, New Zealand20 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Great views and definitely worth doing but total flying time 11 minutes from take off to landing (0927 to 0938).
They confirmed the flight at 0800 but only after check in, weighing you and giving you wrist tags did they say it's not a 40 minutes flight but a 20 minute one with no landing. It then turned out to be 8 minutes something or other and 12 minutes actusl flight. They tell you this at the helicopter. I appreciate weather changes but even at a 'reduced rate' of NZ 290 each I feel short changed. Especially as it wasn't even 12 minutes. If I was on my own I'd have refused to pay as the service was not as described but with a family sometimes its best just to move on.
They seemingly cannot fly through cloud which of course is fair enough so on a poor day I'd cancel and try again later. To be fair the woman at check in said this to some later customers. I suspect the staff are encouraged to get the punters to fly whatever.
Pilot was great.
I would ask them exactly the route to be taken and actual flying time. As long as you know this it should be fine.
They confirmed the flight at 0800 but only after check in, weighing you and giving you wrist tags did they say it's not a 40 minutes flight but a 20 minute one with no landing. It then turned out to be 8 minutes something or other and 12 minutes actusl flight. They tell you this at the helicopter. I appreciate weather changes but even at a 'reduced rate' of NZ 290 each I feel short changed. Especially as it wasn't even 12 minutes. If I was on my own I'd have refused to pay as the service was not as described but with a family sometimes its best just to move on.
They seemingly cannot fly through cloud which of course is fair enough so on a poor day I'd cancel and try again later. To be fair the woman at check in said this to some later customers. I suspect the staff are encouraged to get the punters to fly whatever.
Pilot was great.
I would ask them exactly the route to be taken and actual flying time. As long as you know this it should be fine.
Written 11 January 2024
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Kia Ora SoJoWo,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Safety is our number one priority. We receive weather calls every 30 minutes at check in to allow us to be give our guests the most up to date weather information. The weather is unpredictable and can change fast here on the West Coast. We pride ourselves on safety and comfort for our clients. We sincerely apologise for the disappointment caused. We are glad you enjoyed your experience with our pilot. Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Glacier Helicopters
Written 7 February 2024
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Mitch O
Blenheim, New Zealand2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Amazing experience for my partner when arriving at the office based in Fox glacier. The man at the desk helped us out with the check in and everything, very knowledgeable with the glaciers around him! The pilot as well was fantastic, giving information about the helicopter and the scenery, making the landing so memorable. Thank you for the breathtaking experience, will definitely come back at some point!
Written 2 July 2023
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Kia Ora Mitch,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leave us a review. We are very glad to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed seeing both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. We are pleased to hear you had an awesome experience with our lovely ground crew staff and your pilot. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you fly with us again in the future.
Written 9 July 2023
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Amelia H
Napier, New Zealand3 contributions
Mar 2021
What an incredible experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the friendliest tour guide named Brenden. He really represents the image of the company amazingly well. Happy, helpful, full of energy and so well presented. We walked off the street in the hope that we could get a flight ASAP, and with his hard work, he managed to get us flying within the hour! A big thanks to him as he made the process so easy and exciting, John as well who took us through the briefing and to the helicopter, as well as our awesome pilot Tim, who took us on the most spectacular ride of our lives. It truely blew our minds and he was very knowledgeable and very friendly and made an effort to make us feel welcome! Thanks to the team again for an experience of a lifetime and one we will never forget. Even though it's a hard time with Covid and getting the customers, it's so important to support these businesses and we can't recommend a better company and team.
Written 13 March 2021
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Hello Amelia H
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review. The team at Glacier Helicopters all take pride in our work and in delivering unforgettable experiences of the glaciers and southern alps. We always aim to exceed all expectations, and we’re thrilled to hear we helped you have such a wonderful day. Thank you again for your recommendation, we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on the coast.
Written 28 March 2021
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owai
Tauranga, New Zealand77 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
We had a fantastic experience with Glacier helicopters. All staff Jess, Bel and pilot Tim were extremely friendly and helpful. It was a beautiful morning with no clouds and lots of fresh snow from a couple of days ago. The flight landed on a flat area not far below the summit of Aoraki Mt Cook and we had lots of time to enjoy the scenery. Tim gave a good commentary and a smooth flight close up to glaciers and other features. A special highlight of our trip.
Written 3 September 2020
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Hi Owai, thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic review! We are glad that you were able to see the Glaciers and Aoraki Mt Cook in their full glory on a beautiful morning! It's great to hear the wonderful feedback about our team members, we will be sure to pass on the positive comments to them. Thanks again for the pleasant comments, we hope you enjoyed your time on the West Coast.
Kind regards,
Glacier Helicopters
Written 13 October 2020
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MarianvanDalen
Geldermalsen, The Netherlands30 contributions
Great helicopter ride with beautiful weather and a good and professional pilot who gave a lot of explanation about what to see. Seeing the glaciers and snow on the peaks from above is truly stunning, an experience I will never forget!
We had actually planned the flight a day earlier but due to the worse weather we could choose between shorter flight or postpone a day. We chose a day later which we were very happy with. There is no difficulty at all. They also use smaller helicopters so you never fly with large groups. That was the reason to fly for us from Fox Glacier. Something we felt was a very good choice!
We had actually planned the flight a day earlier but due to the worse weather we could choose between shorter flight or postpone a day. We chose a day later which we were very happy with. There is no difficulty at all. They also use smaller helicopters so you never fly with large groups. That was the reason to fly for us from Fox Glacier. Something we felt was a very good choice!
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Written 7 November 2024
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Kia ora,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It sounds like you had a wonderful flight. We're so glad to hear the weather cleared up for you to enjoy your flight to the glaciers. We thank you for your 5-star review.
Written 25 November 2024
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Alistair F
49 contributions
Well organised, flexible with times to ensure we got the best conditions. Knowledgeable and friendly pilot. Would do this again in a heartbeat.
Kept us informed re conditions and options.
Would recommend early morning flight. We were initially booked for an afternoon flight, cloud cover shut the arvo session down. We were moved to first up in the morning and was so worth it. If booking go for a morning slot would be my recommendation.
Kept us informed re conditions and options.
Would recommend early morning flight. We were initially booked for an afternoon flight, cloud cover shut the arvo session down. We were moved to first up in the morning and was so worth it. If booking go for a morning slot would be my recommendation.
Written 1 January 2023
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Kia Ora,
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review and share your experience. We're glad you were able to get on a flight while you were visiting. We thank you for joining us and for being included on your West Coast adventure.
Kind regards,
Glacier Helicopters
Written 3 March 2023
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MonaRedenblack
Warsaw, Poland18 contributions
Nov 2024 • Business
The service, communication and all the support with the bookings for 3 different tours for 13pax total was not easy, yet you guys did it! Great views, amazing pilots, perfect safety measures! The whole staff is highly professional and kind!
Written 11 November 2024
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Kia ora Mona,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad we could make your group’s experience smooth and memorable. We'll pass on your kind words to the team and pilots. Thank you for joining us in a flight.
Kind greetings,
Glacier Helicopters
Written 25 November 2024
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Hi , are there any restrictions on the age of kids ? i have 2 kids (aged 5, and 6 respectively) + 4 adults
can all fit into one trip?
Written 24 August 2019
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